# Eponyms — Learn Medical Terms

> Medical eponyms reference with search, categories, and a learn mode. (iPhone/iPad app by Ossus GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eponyms/id286022402 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ossus GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/286022405)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eponyms/id286022402/reviews.md

## What is Eponyms?

Eponyms brings a short description of about 1800 common and obscure medical eponyms (e.g., Rovsing's sign, Virchow's node) to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. A perfect tool to quickly look up the meaning of any eponym.

It uses the beautiful eponym database from Andrew J. Yee (http://www.eponyms.net/).

## Features

• About 1800 eponyms
• Full text search
• Browse by any of the 26 categories
• Star eponyms to keep track of the eponyms you tend to forget or with which you want to test your students on
• List of recently accessed eponyms
• Quick and easy learn mode

## Learn Mode

The learn mode allows you to:

• swipe to the left to show a random eponym but not its title
• swipe to the right to show a random eponym title but not its text
• pull down to reveal the hidden info

Learn mode displays eponyms from the category you're currently visiting. This means you can either learn eponyms from a given category, only the ones that you've starred or simply all of them.

## Students

Look out for the free student version of Eponyms: it's identical to to this version but free for educational purposes!

## Key features

- 1800+ medical eponyms
- Full text search
- Browse by 26 categories
- Star favorite eponyms
- Recently accessed list
- Quick learn mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eponyms/id286022402/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App has no content.  Beware!

*2025-09-30*

Content is empty

### 5/5 — I've used this app since...

*2015-03-16*

A good and non-nonsense app which I 've used since the times of Palm gadgets.

### 2/5 — Optimise for iOS 8 with 6 & 6 plus support

*2015-01-21*

This is nice app and I see that devs have not updated this app since December 2012. Please update & optimise this app for iOS 8 with 6 and 6 plus support. Some GUI improvement will be welcome change. Thank you

### 5/5 — Please update content.

*2013-12-12*

Please add "vessels of Thebesius" and "vessels of Wearn." Thank you.

### 5/5 — Epónimos

*2012-03-26, version 1.3.1*

Utilísimo a la hora de pasar visita

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2011-09-14*

I just paid for this app as I thought it would be an upgrade from the free version I already had, but it's exactly the same!! 
It is a very useful app, just find the free one!

### 1/5 — Chadilac

*2010-10-14*

Buyer beware, paid for app and then after monthly update it converted to free version ....

### 5/5 — Very nicely done

*2010-08-18*

Very complete. A valuable addition to a medical dictionary.

### 5/5 — Muy util AAAAAA

*2009-11-01, version 0*

Lo recomiendo en forma amplia, falta fotos de las enfermedades,

### 5/5 — A Great App! Naysayers please read.

*2009-07-14*

This is a great app! It is a limited scope medical dictionary of conditions that are NAMED AFTER SOMEONE OR SOME PLACE like Meckle's diverticulum or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and who hasn't been confused over the myriad names of syndromes and anatomic variants. Discoveries in the past, and to a lesser degree, in the present, were not necessarily named logically or functionally, but by the researcher who discovered it. Pascal Pfiffner has done a great job and a great service. 
A NOTE TO NAYSAYERS AND PEOPLE WHO DON'T BOTHER TO FIND OUT WHAT THE APPLICATION DOES OR WHAT ITS LIMITS ARE BUT FEEL OK ABOUT WRITING CRITICAL REVIEWS: "iPhone 3G soon" now has a claim to fame in Google, since "crytosperidioses," a misspelling of cryptosporidosis, is now all over the world wide web. iPhone 3G also made it plain for everyone to see that he or she is not a "nurse student" (Student nurse? Nursing student?). To FNP-BC, APNP: unless baby reflexes, like the startle, sucking, grasping, rooting, and spinal reflex, are named after a person (an eponym), you won't find them in a dictionary of eponyms. Why insult the developer by saying "Everyone always forgets pediatrics--kids are important too!" as if it was his fault that you don't know what an eponym is. The same for Markle, who is plainly ignorant about what a dictionary of eponyms should contain.
This IS a great app! If you're going to take the time to criticize the developer, just out of common decency, find out what the app is for. Geez! Is that too much to ask? Since he is a DEVELOPER, he will be looking for CONSTRUCTIVE criticism, not just mindless rants. If you aren't a student go ahead and get the $1.99 version. TWO BUCKS! What a bargain!

## Frequently asked questions about Eponyms

### What is Eponyms?

Eponyms is a mobile application that provides a comprehensive database of approximately 1800 medical eponyms. It allows users to quickly look up the meaning of these terms, browse them by category, and utilize a learn mode for studying.

### How many medical eponyms are included in Eponyms?

Eponyms includes a database of about 1800 common and obscure medical eponyms, drawing from the reputable eponym database of Andrew J. Yee.

### Can I search for specific medical eponyms in Eponyms?

Yes, Eponyms features a full-text search functionality, allowing you to quickly find any specific medical eponym within its extensive database.

### Does Eponyms offer a way to practice learning medical terms?

Yes, Eponyms includes a 'Learn Mode' that allows users to swipe through random eponyms, revealing titles or definitions. You can focus learning on specific categories or starred items.

### What devices does Eponyms support?

Eponyms is designed for Apple devices and is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

### What is the price of Eponyms?

Eponyms is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99.

### Is Eponyms suitable for younger users?

Eponyms has an age rating of 12+, making it appropriate for teenagers and adults who are studying or working in medical fields.

### Does Eponyms have ads?

No, Eponyms does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2019-02-12

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

• Now in shiny 64-bit and able to accommodate all device screen sizes
• Added a handful of eponyms

### 1.4.2 — 2012-12-18

😤 Shake-to-learn works again! Shake sideways to show a random eponym name, shake up-down to show a random eponym description.

### 1.4.1 — 2012-11-01

- Fix iPad layout issues on iOS 6

### 1.4 — 2012-10-15

- Support for iPhone 5 and iOS 6

### 1.3.1 — 2011-01-13

Includes 1'751 eponyms

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